SimCity

SimCity

Today (March 8) sees the European release of SimCity. Anxious fans of the city-building simulation game will no doubt be hoping that publishers EA can resolve ongoing server issues following a shaky US release. EA's Origin Service is said to have been unable to handle the volume of traffic the game attracted at its launch. Follow our live blog for constant updates on the problems.

SimCity

Today (March 8) sees the European release of SimCity. Anxious fans of the city-building simulation game will no doubt be hoping that publishers EA can resolve ongoing server issues following a shaky US release. EA's Origin Service is said to have been unable to handle the volume of traffic the game attracted at its launch. Follow our live blog for constant updates on the problems.

Thief

US magazine Game Informer revealed the reboot of the classic stealth game Thief this week by Eidos Montreal. The game is due for release on next generation platforms such as the PS4 and sees the return of protagonist Garrett as he travels through the steampunk-inspired world known as the City.

Assassin's Creed 4

Ubisoft came under fire this week from animal rights activists PETA for glorifying whaling in Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag. The recently announced sequel was criticised for its new feature allowing players to hunt whales with harpoons while onboard their pirate ship. Ubisoft responded to the accusations with a statement asserting: "We do not condone illegal whaling, just as we don't condone a pirate lifestyle of poor hygiene, plundering, hijacking ships, and over-the-legal-limit drunken debauchery."

Sonic Dash

Thursday (March 7) saw the release of Sonic Dash for iOS devices. The mobile game based on the hit franchise is compatible with iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone devices, taking on the endless runner format popularised recently by the Temple Run series.

Company of heroes 2

Real-time strategy game Company of Heroes 2was given a new release date on Wednesday (March 6). Sega announced that the sequel will now arrive on shelves on June 25 for PC instead of the originally planned March release, after THQ filed for bankruptcy and the games publishing rights were shifted to Sega instead.